Faisal Mosque
Faisal Mosque is a mosque located in Islamabad, Pakistan. Designed in the Islamic architecture style by architect Vedat Dalokay, it is built of marble and has a capacity of 300,000 people. Completed in 1986, it is one of the national symbols of Pakistan.
Planning a visit
The months from October through December offer cooler daily highs between 18 °C and 28 °C and lower rainfall, with monthly rain ranging from 23 mm to 49 mm. Conversely, July and August experience heavy rain, with 322 mm and 300 mm respectively, alongside daily highs of 31 °C to 33 °C and lows of 24 °C.
The nearest airport is Islamabad International Airport in Attock, located 28 km away, and the mosque is 3 km from Islamabad. Nearby places to combine with a visit include the Margalla Hills at 2.1 km, the Pakistan Monument at 5.0 km, the Dharmarajika Stupa at 18.1 km, Sirkap at 19.5 km, and Bhir Mound at 20.0 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 36 °C. The wettest is July, with about 322 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 17 | 22 | 28 | 34 | 36 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 22 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 10 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 81 | 108 | 127 | 85 | 54 | 88 | 322 | 300 | 115 | 39 | 23 | 49 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 22 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
